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Journal of the plague year: Day 3, more or less

Posted on March 17, 2020 by springbyker

I wake up every morning with my hands gnarled as if I’ve been grasping in my dreams The past year of my life has been so difficult, it would be a wonder if I weren’t depressed. This time around, my … Continue reading →

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The joys of aging, or porteña on the Great Lakes

Posted on January 1, 2015 by springbyker

Given that I don’t own a vehicle and have a full-time, 9-to-5 job that includes almost no travel — unless you count walking down Main Street to the post office occasionally — I’ve gotten around a decent amount in the … Continue reading →

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Visiting the Planet Mainstream

Posted on December 30, 2012 by springbyker

Some months ago when a friend and talked about the advantages and drawbacks of being in a pleasant, insulated small town, I realized immediately that I adore my bubble. For almost seven years I’ve lived in what I’ll call Collegetown … Continue reading →

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